'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated

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Colombo: Seven Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters were repatriated on Wednesday, the Indian mission here said. The fishermen issue is a contentious topic in the bilateral ties, with Lankan Navy personnel even firing at Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait and seizing their boats in several alleged incidents of illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters. 83 fishermen in judicial custody Earlier in the first week of this month, the government informed Parliament that at least 83 Indian fishermen, who were apprehended for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Sri Lankan waters, are currently in the judicial custody of the island nation. ALSO READ: Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing

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